Thank you, I will try that app. I must say that I am a little daunted by the prospect of editing a .ini file as I am a complete n00b, but I'm sure I will find detailed instructions around here somewhere.
I'll search when I get home.

I wish that there was a checklist of things that experienced users could recommend for new users, and that it came with the phone, in a list!

Let's say for example, that transition-control fixes my problem, what about the 100 people throughout Europe that just bought a N900 today, how in the world will they find out these things?!!

It really is the responsibility of Nokia to introduce the customer to this new way of getting to know the hardware. And really, to prevent the problem arising.